Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Redland is healthier than 41%
Redland beats Alabama on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Redland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Redland
Against towns with similar incomes, Redland’s lead shrinks
Redland is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, but 41% of the 4,521 towns with similar household incomes ($98K–$163K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Redland is an active town
Only 20.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.7% across Alabama. Habits ↓
Redland keeps up with checkups
It beats Alabama on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69% vs 56.9%) and cholesterol checks (89.1% vs 85.8%). Checkups ↓
Redland is short on primary care and dental care
Redland’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Redland
Redland runs below Alabama on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.6% vs 8%), stroke (3% vs 4.1%) and diabetes (11.2% vs 14.8%). Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Alabama figure falls outside Redland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A+.
What’s behind Redland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Redland is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #21 of 187 in Alabama. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 85% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 57%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Redland’s median household income is $130,278; among the 4,521 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($98K–$163K), it’s healthier than 41%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Redland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Redland
No hospital or community health center in Redland itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Redland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Redland adults…
Redland runs below AL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Redland adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Redland adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of Redland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Redland and the towns around it
Redland has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland | A− | 35.3% | 11.2% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Emerald Mountain | A− | 35.8% | 11.4% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Blue Ridge | A− | 32.7% | 13% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Wetumpka | C− | 40.5% | 13.4% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Redland adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Redland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Redland is better than Alabama on 18 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Redland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Redland | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%13.6–19.3 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%9.9–13.4 | 14.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.2–17.5 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.3%28.4–42.6 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.5–13.1 | 14.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 38.8%34.5–43.1 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.6%36.3–45 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.2%24.7–31.7 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5–6.8 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.6–6.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.5 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.8–10.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9–14 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.3%16.2–24.5 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%12.9–18.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%32.9–45.8 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%4.9–8.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%77.8–84.3 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69%65.5–72.5 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.1–90.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.2–81.1 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.2%68.8–77.4 | 67% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.8%74–86.5 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.5–25.5 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%27.6–37.7 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%19.4–27.1 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%8.4–13.3 | 19.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7–10.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.8–7 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%4.9–7.1 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%4.9–8.2 | 14% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%24.6–33.9 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10–14.2 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%10.6–14.6 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6–8 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Alabama figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Redland
Is Redland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Redland is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health, #21 of 187 in Alabama. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Redland?
CDC estimates 35.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 42.6%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Redland?
Elmore Community Hospital in Wetumpka, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Redland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Redland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–8.3%), against 9.9% across Alabama.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Redland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Redland.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.